Thursday, July 01, 2010

District 14 Delegate candidate Craig Zucker has announced seven new labor endorsements. Following is his press release.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Craig ZuckerEmail: czucker@craigzucker.com

Momentum Builds for Zucker in the District 14 House of Delegates Race: Candidate Earns Endorsements from Seven Important Labor Organizations

July 1, 2010 – SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND – District 14 House of Delegates Candidate Craig Zucker (Democrat - Brookeville) has earned seven new endorsements from Maryland-area labor organizations. Communications Workers of America, District 2 (CWA), International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers Local 24, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 26 (IBEW), International Union of Painters & Allied Trades District Council 51, Ironworkers Local #5, Mid-Atlantic Regional Council of Carpenters (MARCC), and Sheet Metal Workers' Local 100 have all declared their support for Zucker. "Craig has been a progressive and effective voice for working families and he's always put their interests first," said Charles "Chuck" Graham, Business Manager, IBEW, Local 26.

Craig, a longtime advocate for working families, has been in public service for more than 14 years and currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Maryland State Comptroller. Throughout his career Craig has worked to create and retain jobs.

"I am proud to have the support from each these vital organizations that stand up for the interest of hardworking Marylanders," said Zucker. "As delegate, I will continue to listen to the needs of working families to help create and retain quality jobs in our state.”

In total, CWA, International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Asbestos Workers Local 24, IBEW Local 26, International Union of Painters & Allied Trades District Council 51, Ironworkers Local 5, MARCC, and Sheet Metal Workers Local 100 represent more than 12,000 working men and women in the Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC area. These organizations join the Service Employees International Union, Montgomery County Education Association and more than 40 other elected officials and community leaders in support of Craig Zucker's candidacy.